Homelessness Project Photograph
Posted 04/03/2010 - 19:40
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Pauly you put my efforts to shame. Didn't I say yesterday that photography was "just a hobby"? (Or words to that effect.)
Yeah, right.
Andrew
Yeah, right.
Andrew
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Robert Adams
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 04/03/2010 - 19:47
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Now that's a photograph. The only button photoshop doesnt have EMOTION.
Steven
Steven
Posted 04/03/2010 - 20:41
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Thanks, guys.
Through engaging and photographing these guys i've learnt a great deal.
bwichmawr wrote:
Pauly you put my efforts to shame. Didn't I say yesterday that photography was "just a hobby"? (Or words to that effect.)
Yeah, right.
Andrew
Its a hobby for some, but its much more than that for me. I look at it this way - while i'm looking for interesting photo opportunities on the street, it doesn't hurt me at all to use my camera to highlight these guys' plight and do some good, maybe(?).Pauly you put my efforts to shame. Didn't I say yesterday that photography was "just a hobby"? (Or words to that effect.)
Yeah, right.
Andrew
Through engaging and photographing these guys i've learnt a great deal.
"All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice." - Elliott Erwitt
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Posted 04/03/2010 - 21:06
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Great photo, and I hope your work makes an impact and does some good.
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 04/03/2010 - 21:12
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Stunning, for me one of your best in the series. Not many thing put a lump in my throat, this did.
Well done
Well done
Posted 04/03/2010 - 22:51
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I agree Technoblurb. Keep up the good work Pauly.
Colin
“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.”
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Posted 04/03/2010 - 22:57
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Thanks a lot.
When I first started out with this project, I got talking to a guy and he offered to sign me in and show me his hostel room where he stays on a temporary basis. He was one of the lucky ones.
But I have to say I absolutely regret not taking him up on his offer 'cos I was a little apprehensive at the time and a great opportunity went begging. I realise the images I could've got would've given a great insight. I still kick myself over this.
I know where the hostel is, i'll have to chance a meeting with him again. That's if he is still there.
When I first started out with this project, I got talking to a guy and he offered to sign me in and show me his hostel room where he stays on a temporary basis. He was one of the lucky ones.
But I have to say I absolutely regret not taking him up on his offer 'cos I was a little apprehensive at the time and a great opportunity went begging. I realise the images I could've got would've given a great insight. I still kick myself over this.
I know where the hostel is, i'll have to chance a meeting with him again. That's if he is still there.
"All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice." - Elliott Erwitt
http://paulyrichard.wordpress.com/
http://paulyrichard.wordpress.com/
Posted 05/03/2010 - 01:54
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Excellent shot Paul, great to see this series again!
Tim
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Posted 05/03/2010 - 02:00
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A very emotive picture Pauly, great capture
Regards
PaulM
Regards
PaulM
All cameras are equal but.....
Some are more equal than others
Some are more equal than others
Posted 05/03/2010 - 07:52
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A strong, gritty image with impeccable technique and one of the best I've seen from this series. I like the way our eye goes straight to the point of the picture, with no distractions.
Best regards, John
Posted 05/03/2010 - 08:23
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That is one shot that commands attention .
let the education continue
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This is Tony, he currently resides around the area of Old Street tube station, in east London.
He told me it was through the loss of both his mother and daughter to Cancer that caused his downfall into homelessness.
While we were talking to each other he was threatened with arrest for begging, and told to ‘move on’ by a community police officer. He told me this happens all the time. This time though, he was not arrested.
As with many homeless people this guy needs help with drink and drug abuse, he is an alcoholic and addicted to heroin. – It comes with the territory when your long-term homeless.
By the way, he is on the front cover of this weeks Big Issue magazine. Also, as usual a 6×6 photograph of him is on its way to Boris Johnson (Mayor of London) at City Hall, courtesy of moi!
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